Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)

The Master of Science in Health Informatics is a rigorous program at the intersection of biomedical and information sciences, providing students with a broad knowledge of the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape as well as a deep technical foundation in computer science and programming.

OFFERED IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH THE ABILITY TO MEET CORE REQUIREMENTS ONLINE

Program of Study

The 36-unit MSHI program may be completed during 2 years of full-time graduate status. Courses are offered year round and exceptional students may complete in as little as one year. Students with demanding career and personal commitments may extend their graduate education.

Highlights of the Health Informatics Program

All applicants are eligible for merit-based scholarships that range from $5,000 to $15,000 of tuition costs. On-campus teaching or research assistantships may be available that pay an hourly wage.

Students earn invaluable practical experience at San Francisco and Silicon Valley health companies and startups via the Practicum Option. This option is available to U.S. and international students.

International students may be eligible to work for 29 months in the U.S. under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) extension program after completion of the Health Informatics program.

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Application Areas

Clinical decision support systems

Global health informatics

Mobile health apps

Bioinformatics

The USF Advantage

The program in Health Informatics draws upon expertise in related graduate departments and programs throughout the University, particularly Analytics, Biotechnology, Business and Entrepreneurship, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Simulation, Computer Science, Nursing, and Public Health.

Technology with Purpose

An important focus of the program is the use of advanced technology for reducing health disparities and improving healthcare among underserved populations.

Career Options

Students are prepared for careers as clinical data scientists, entrepreneurs or executives in large hospitals or medical centers, research institutions, startups, government health agencies, and global health organizations.

How to Apply

The application priority dates for admission and scholarship consideration are:

Contact

Please contact Tamara White, Graduate Enrollment Manager, in the School of Nursing and Health Professions at (415) 422-3627 or health@usfca.edu.

USF is not currently accepting applications from online students who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina and Wisconsin. Note, however, that residents in theses states may apply for enrollment in any USF courses or programs offered at any campus location.

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